Pence Press
February 9, 2024
No School for Students - February 12-13
Tutoring
Tutoring invitations have been mailed home to families. Parents/guardians are to read over them and return them to the designated teacher as soon as possible. We look forward to helping to helping your students succeed and finish the school year strong!
Music Experience
The 7/8th grade band had the opportunity to meet and work with composer and educator, Dr Quincy Hilliard on Friday. What a wonderful experience!
Spring Book Fair
Browse or shop online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wspmsBookFair
FCCLA Spirit Days!
PTO Fundraiser
Help Support our PTO
Our PTO supports our school in so many ways:
-Donating to our library fundraising project
-Sponsoring our end of year field day
-Providing students with school supplies and materials
-Supporting our faculty and staff during appreciation weeks, back to school nighs, and events
-Helping fund various school improvement initiatives
-And many, many, other ways...
They do all of this in a very "behind the scenes" manner. We are asking that you help Show the Love from February 1st through the 14th by donating to the PTO in honor of the school, a school program, or a member of the faculty and staff. Here is how:
1. You can print of a front/back copy of the heart included below. Copies will also be sent home with the students.
2. Fill out the back side of the heart signifying who or what you want to make a donation "in honor of."
3. Provide a monetary donation. Any amount of money would be appreciated.
4. There will be a donation box near the front office in the morning for students to drop off the heart and the money. It will then be placed inside of the office for parents to drop off a donation.
5. The hearts will be hung on a bulletin board in the front hallway (front side up) for all to see as they pass.
6. After the 14th, the hearts will be distributed to the staff member or people responsible for the program you wish to honor so he/she will know that a donation was made in their "honor" or in honor of their program or the school.
Thank you for your support!
The Pence PTO
Thank you to those who have already donated!
It's still not too late as we will be accepting further donations on Wednesday the 14th!
FFA Creed Contest
Strawberry Sale - Pence FFA
When ordering online, please put the name of the FFA member who is responsible for your order.
Music Department Fundraiser
The Music Department needs your help! We are so excited to bring you "Frozen Jr." next month. We are looking for concession donations and individuals to help with concession sales during our 4 performances.
Concession Donations for the Musical-drop off March 1 - 15: Concession Donations
Concession Sales for the Musical-March 14-16 6:30-8:30 PM, March 17 1:30-3:30 PM: Concession Sales
WSPMS presents Frozen Jr.
Tickets will go on sale starting February 14, 2024.
Yearbook Preorders - ends March 31st
You still have time to preorder your yearbook! You can send in $20 cash/check to Mrs. Dove in room 201 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (BEFORE 4th block) or you can visit: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=13754 to order online. You may need to enter the school code 13754. Online orders will incur a processing fee that does not go to our school. The deadline for in-school orders is March 28, but you may order online through March 31. If you have questions or want to check if a preorder has been made, please email kdove@rockingham.k12.va.us.
WSPMS Sports Information
Winter Cheer
Cheer will participate in all HOME basketball games.
Winter Basketball
Games begin at 4:30 PM.
2/13 - AWAY @ EMS
2/15 - AWAY @ THMS
2/17 - Tournament
Questions? Contact Boys Coach Eye at josheye@rockingham.k12.va.us or Girls Coach Arbogast at varbogast@rockingham.k12.va.us
TAHS - JV Girl's Soccer
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing JV soccer this spring should come to the office for more information. Additional questions? Contact Coach McClure at jmcclure@rockingham.k12.va.us
JMU's madiStem - Conference for Girls in 6th-8th grade
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program continues on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30. Assistance is given with homework assignments, late or missing work and difficult learning areas. If you are interested, please print the following form for your students:
Bus transportation is available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If transportation is needed, please print this form:
After School Transportation Form
Hard copies of both forms are available in the office.
Hello, and Happy New Year!
I wanted to share that again this year, The GIANT Company is partnering with Rockingham County Public Schools to support students facing food insecurity. From January 1 through March 31, everyone who shops at Martin's in Harrisonburg will be invited to "round up" at the register and donate the round-up amount of their bill to support Feeding School Kids. The GIANT Company will directly support customers' generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000.
Last year, RCPS Food & Nutrition Services received a generous $6,985.67 to reduce outstanding student meal debt and received numerous non-perishable food donations donated by Martin's customers that were distributed to families in need around the district.
Thank you for your support!
Jennifer Williams, MPH, RD
Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services
Rockingham County Public Schools
540-434-7783
Bus Driver Classes
Our next bus driver class will be March 25, 27, and 28 (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) for anyone interested in being a driver.
Please contact Chris Sours or Travis Weeks at 540.433.2458 with any questions.
Attendance
Our office/attendance email is wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us
Email us when your student is on vacation.
Email us when your student is sick or has an appointment.
Email us notes about early dismissals or late arrivals.
Email us changes in bus/transportation needs. We need to hear from both sets of families when a student is riding the bus with another student.
Just email us to keep us informed!
KNIGHT’S CAFÉ
Counseling & Administrative Support
Change of Schedule Request Forms and Check-In or Appointment Request Forms can be found online on our School Counseling page: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/o/wspms/page/school-counseling
Which counselor works with you?
Lisa Holsinger-Thomas, Counselor / Teresa Shank (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names A-K
Matt Nyce, Counselor / Jody Randolph (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names L-Z
Sandy Hackbarth, Part-time Counselor - available on even days
Information for Parents, Guardians & Students
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknightspotlight/?hl=en